November

PAROLE VIOLATOR, POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS, AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

November 25, 2016

Category: Press Releases

On 25-November 2016, 25-year-old Edward Lee Jones of Sonora California was arrested for possession of burglary tools, being under the influence of illegal drugs, and for violating the conditions of his parole. Just after 4:30 am, Sonora Police Officers were called to Walmart for a suspicious male who attempted to conceal store merchandise and then

POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE, AN ILLEGAL WEAPON AND DRUGS

November 25, 2016

Category: Press Releases

On 24-November 2016, 39-year-old Douglas Randal Power of Fresno California was arrested in connection with a vehicle theft, possession of metal knuckles, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Just after 8:00 am on Thanksgiving Day, Sonora Police Officers were called to a residence on Mono Way in Sonora. A resident of the home called

Christmas Parade

November 15, 2016

Category: Press Releases

Date and Time of Release: 15 November 2016 Date and Time of Incident: Friday, 25 November 2016 Subject: Annual City of Sonora Christmas Parade ________________________________________________________________________ Friday, 25 Nov. 2016, will mark the City of Sonora’s 33rd annual Christmas Parade. This event always falls on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day and is attended by thousands of

Grand Theft – More Charges for Andrew Tolley

November 14, 2016

Category: Press Releases

On 10-November 2016, 37-year-old Andrew Tolley of Stockton California was one of three subjects arrested for possessing and/or passing counterfeit money, conspiracy and drug-related crimes. Based on suspicious property located by officers during the original investigation, officers were eventually able to link Tolley to a grand theft at the Sonora Walmart earlier that day. It

Three Felony Arrests: Counterfeit Bills and Drug Charges

November 11, 2016

Category: Press Releases

On 10-November 2016, three subjects were arrested on several charges relating to the passing of counterfeit bills, drug possession, defrauding an innkeeper, and conspiracy. At approximately 9:26 pm, the Sonora Police Department responded to a report of suspicious persons attempting to pass a counterfeit one-hundred dollar at Applebee’s restaurant. Upon the officer’s arrival to the

Drug and Weapons Arrest

November 7, 2016

Category: Press Releases

Date Incident: 5 November 2016 Subject: Drug and Weapons Arrest ________________________________________________________________________ 5 November 2016, at approx. 1:00 pm, Officers responded to a shoplifter in custody at Wal-Mart. While responding, Wal-Mart reported they had released the male subject due to him making threats of violence towards the staff. The suspect was later identified as Edward Lee

UNLAWFUL INTERCOURSE WITH A MINOR

November 1, 2016

Category: Press Releases

On 31 October 2016, at approx. 7:41 pm, the Sonora Police Department received a report concerning suspected unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18. The juvenile’s mother told police that she discovered concerning information on social media sites. The juvenile was determined to be a 16 year old male. During the investigation, the officer